The Silent Song of Vivian
by
Thomas
A story about Sadness
for your 4th Grader.
In a whimsical town where everything danced to an unseen rhythm, lived a dramatic girl named Vivian. Vivian was known for her magical music that made everyone's heart dance. But one day, Vivian woke up and couldn't feel the rhythm of her town. She felt a strange sadness she couldn't explain.
Vivian decided to share her feelings with her best friend, a jolly baker named Mr. Crumble. 'I don't know why I'm feeling this way, Mr. Crumble,' Vivian confessed. 'Sometimes, it's okay not to know, Vivian,' he replied, 'I've felt that way too.'
Mr. Crumble shared a story about a time when he couldn't bake because he felt too sad. 'I realized that it's okay to feel sad sometimes. It's a part of life,' he said. This made Vivian feel a little better.
Vivian then visited Mrs. Flutter, the town's florist. Mrs. Flutter was always cheerful, but she too had a story of sadness. 'When my flowers wouldn't bloom, I felt so sad. But then, I learned to be patient and give them time,' she said.
Vivian's journey continued to the town's library, where she met Mr. Page, the librarian. 'I once lost my favorite book,' he said, 'I was so sad. But then, I found joy in discovering new books.'
Vivian realized that everyone in her town had experienced sadness. But they all found ways to dance to the rhythm of their hearts again. This gave her hope.
Vivian decided to face her sadness. She sat by the town's fountain, closed her eyes, and let her feelings flow. She felt the sadness, but she also felt the love and support of her town.
Suddenly, Vivian felt a beat. It was faint at first, but it grew stronger. It was the rhythm of her heart, dancing to its own tune.